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Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Krölpa

Ranis Wisent Enclosure – Ranis Castle loop from Krölpa-Ranis

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Krölpa

Ranis Wisent Enclosure – Ranis Castle loop from Krölpa-Ranis

Hard

4.5

(2)

14

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Ranis Wisent Enclosure – Ranis Castle loop from Krölpa-Ranis

01:58

26.7km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23.5 km for 3 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.65 km

Ranis Wisent Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

The bison enclosure is located between Krölpa and Ranis and can be visited daily. Many families use the enclosure as a hiking destination and the children's eyes light up.

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2

2.06 km

Brandenstein Pond

Highlight • Lake

There is a free parking lot directly on the pond. In summer, you can find a shady spot here to relax.

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3

3.52 km

Café Ilse Ranis

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Nice café with 🍦🍨 sales.
The peanut caramel ice cream flavor is particularly recommended 😋.

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4

4.83 km

5

14.0 km

Linkenmühle and Saale Ferry

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Small idyllic place with refreshment stops and can be reached across the Saale via the mill ferry.

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6

17.2 km

Gössitz Village Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The year the church was created is unknown. A special feature is a pulpit carved from stone from the Renaissance period. The adjoining rooms on the right and left are installed at an angle and thus give the room a more pleasing appearance.

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7

20.7 km

View of Raans

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8

23.5 km

Ranis Castle

Highlight • Castle

There has been a fortification on the castle hill since the 11th century. In 1084, Emperor Henry IV enfeoffed Wiprecht von Groitzsch, the later Margrave of Meissen and Lusatia, with the Castrum Ranis - the first documented mention. (Wikipedia)

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24.3 km

Hirts Bilchel

Forest

B

26.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

8.44 km

4.65 km

1.17 km

298 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

2.77 km

2.62 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Monday 13 July

24°C

16°C

82 %

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